Reference #: 4557915 THE POSITION Are you searching for professional work where you can have a positive impact on inmates in a state institution? The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections - State Correctional Institution (SCI) Benner Township is seeking a highly motivated Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist to join our team! Share your skills to help provide casework and counseling services involving the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance-abusing/dependent inmates, patients, or residents. Make a lasting difference in the lives of others with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK A Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 2 for the Department of Corrections oversees and facilitates alcohol and other drug treatment services for the inmate population within both the Outpatient and Therapeutic Community (TC) Programs. You will develop and maintain case history files on each inmate as well as conduct initial assessment interviews, make preliminary recommendations for programming needs, provide one-on-one counseling and support, facilitate group therapy sessions, and monitor and coordinate self-help groups.

For TC Programs, this includes morning and evening meetings, three-phase group meetings per day, a co-occurring group weekly, an Opioid Use Disorder Track Group two times per week, Helping Men in Recovery group weekly, and a weekly phase group meeting. For Outpatient Programs this includes facilitating group sessions two or three times a week per each group. Informal resolution meetings and support team meetings for TC inmates and TC Peer Educators occur as needed. Groups follow the standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy curriculum provided by the Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities also include coordinating social services with external agencies, treatment providers, courts, and community resources, in addition to utilizing progressive disciplinary measures to address inmate behavioral deficiencies and addressing requests from general population inmates to enroll in voluntary support meetings. You will also provide in the job training, advice, and guidance to new treatment specialists, students, and volunteers at the direction of the supervisor or manager, as well as attend training and certificate programs to develop and maintain your skills.

Our goal is to promote positive cognitive and behavioral changes within our Therapeutic Community participants to enhance their chances for successful re-entry into the community. If you wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the PA Department of Corrections at SCI Benner Twp wants to hear from you!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Salary:Employees new to the Commonwealth typically start at the minimum listed salary. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of experience as a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1; or Two years of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting; and a bachelor's degree that includes 18 credits in the behavioral sciences; or One year of para-professional and one year of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting; and certification by the PA Chemical Abuse Certification Board as a "Certified Addictions Counselor"; or One year of professional experience providing drug and alcohol counseling services directly to clients in a social work setting and a master's degree with major coursework in addictions science, psychology or social work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in the behavioral sciences. Other Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. You must pass a background investigation. How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.